The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-08-05

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WAsnrxorox, July U.-Ths delegation
from g. Louis, which arrived last night 70
invite the President and Mrs. Cleveland 20
that city. called by appointment at the
white House q - m. to-day. The dele
gates was ushered into the library, where
the President received them. Mayor Francis
OF 80. Louis Immediately stepped % front
and made the following address;
Nh. PRESIDENT: II was my fortune sixty days
ago. accompanied BY twenty nve representa-
tive citizens OF 81. Louis 70 supplement ana
earnestly indorse. In behalf OF the people 81
that city, m invitation previously extended 70
you 70 attend the annual encampment OF the
Grand Army OF the Republic. 20 be held In the
City OF 81 Louis. during the last week OF sep
TENDER next. The success Of that mission IN
cliciting from you . favorable response
was highly gratifying 70 the people OF
81. Louis and OF Missouri The usnppoint
ment later. consequent upon your letter q
deciination was deep and all-prevailing Out
coextensive with IL sentiment OF sincere ap
prevail OF the patriotic motives whicr had
prompted you 20 such action The citiss 's o.
St. Louis. irrespective Of party. nationality OF
race. In mass meeting assembled the Gay attef
your letters were received. with one voir" en-
Enthusiastically resolved 20 extend 70 yourseiI
your estimable wife y cordial invitation 70 WISH
their city. during the hrst week OF October
next and instructed their mayor with
committee Of ATTY citizens, 70 convey
and deliver the same In person
you, Asscmblagcs Of like character
were promptly held in almost every county 10
the State. fndorsing and emphasizing the action
taken In ST. Louis. Delegates were appointed BY
these meetings 70 proceed 20 the capital OF the
Nation and there 70 express TO the CHIEF execu-
tive In . manner ~ effective as words and form
would permit the warmth Of the greeting
which awaits him from the people OF Missouri
in the metropolis OF the State.
We are here. therefore, IN obedience 20 the
mandates OF our people, representing all sec
tions OF Missouri her commercial. manufactur'
Ing and agricultural interests. and rejecting
the desire OF every city, town and hamlet IN
her borders. to urge you and Mr. Cleveland 70
favor us with your presence.
This invitation cmanates nom the people
your sovercigns and ours. and not from any
organization. civil or military, political or re-
iigious- IL Il the spontaneous outburst OF
community that never suffers its reputation
for hospitality 70 be aspersed. II Il vigorous
and feeling protest from . generous most
against the absolute declination Of distin'
guished guest 70 be ths central figure OF ~
| invited company.
| The reasons Why you should visit the West
are even stronger now than on the former oc'
| casion. when your reply was favorable one,
/! whether viewed from our standpoint or your
| own. Our appearance before you In largely In
| creased numbers. coming even as We do from
| the most remote sections OF the state. fur
nishes some indie alton Of the feeling prevailing
(, az our homes The people OF the West revere
| the high ONCE OF Chief Magistrate OF the Ma
! ton. and their loyalty and patriotism impel
! them 70 honor him who hlls that exalted posi-
/ tion. Especially Is II so when the man who
4 nils IL performs his duty with the wisdom. fear
4 lessness and patriotism which characteristics
! your administration No organization. how
4 ever strong. and no occurrence, however i'm
1 portant will be required TO add interest 10 the
| occasion OF your presence.
! The people OF Missouri and Of the West
y will congregate in vast numbers 70 meet
. and welcome you in the commercial centre
| Of the Mississippi valley.
/ We have designated the first week In Octo
I. Der ~ the time for your visit because ~
T, thought that time would be most convenient
and agreeable for you: because II II the season
| when our fall festivities are ~ their height
! when our trades pageant gives its annual dis
play; when the mysterious Yelled Prophet sur
rounded with oriental splendor makes his
visit: when our streets are brilliantly iliumin-
ated by arches Of blazing light on scale Of
magn ncence never approached; when our
Exposition and our Agricultural and Mcchani-
cal Fair each the greatest OF its kind on the
continent. are in progress: and because, finally.
Il IL q season when the sterling yoemanry OF
the land. the bulwark Of the Republic and tho
greatest contributors 20 IL wealth,
can with least detriment 70 their agricultural
interests assemble In our city 70 do you honor.
II. however. another time would be better
suited 10 your inclination or engagements, your
welcome would be none the less genuine.
The city OF St. Louis, the State OF Missouri
and the people Of the West say 70 the Presi-
dent Of the United States: "Honor Us with
your presence" and 10 Grover Cleveland the
honest. fearless man, who 80 ably Ills that
high once. "come and be our guest"
At the conclusion Of the address Mayor
Francis presented an deliberately engraved
invitation TO the President.
Mayor Francis remarks, which were
made on -hand, were repeatedly interrupt
Cd by applause, which was redoubled when
the address was formally presented TO the
President with the terse remark that IL was
from what they thought the greatest city
OF the continent, TO him whom they
thought the greatest President Of the I'm.
tied States. The President, also speaking
extempore, replied q follows:
Nh. MAYOR AND GENTLEMES-SG reply Y
your very complimentary and hearty address
shall Be very brief and very agreeable Al tn
time you aid me the honor 70 invite re 70 you
city on the occasion OF your last visit Ieit
quite contrary 70 my expectation. when mrs
met you. that Il was an invitation which ough
not 70 be declined. Ifelt impressed o. the mo
ment that you had something there in g. Lsoui
OF which you were dcscrvedly proud; that YOU
had city and people and interests there which
Il was only right and just you should earnestl!
desire that the Chief Magistrate O
the Nation should see apd nppre
ciate. What has happened since has 4
nowIse hampcrcd my desire 70 see these thing
and TO become better acquainted with the hos
pifabie and good people. whose good feeling an'
Kindness you manifest. II was not at all nee
essary IN order 70 convince me Of your goo
| faith ana sincerity that 20 many Of your goo
| people should q this most uncomfortable sec
! son OF the year come here, and yet you don
know how much u plcases me 70 see you al
| nv desire 70 come 70 zee you has grown wit
| every day. and do not see how can DO othe
| wise now than TO accept your invitstion.'
When the applause which greeted thi
, announcement had subsidized, tho Presiden
) rsverting 70 his previous acceptance said
"The arrangement made before was on
> which was entirely free from complication
{ and which presented no likelihood Of clash
Ing with any Of my other arrangement
You are aware suppose that ! hav
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